NYLTNYLT or National Youth Leadership Training is a focused, high-energy, participatory leadership course for Boy Scouts and Venture Crews. During the summer of 2015 the Los Angeles Area Council will be offering two different NYLT courses over two extended weekends at Cabrillo Youth Center and Firestone Scout Reservation and a week-long experience at Forest Lawn Scout Reservation.

This is Scouting This new course replaces "New Leaders Essentials". Materials for this new course is expected to be available in April and the training is available online. At this time New Leaders Essentials will no longer be offered.Online Training via MyScouting

Youth Protection Training Required for all adult leaders. At least one adult leader must be youth protection trained for all outings. Offered at Roundtable except June and August. Online Training via MyScouting

Weather Hazards Training This new training class, available online, will be REQUIRED by national policy in order to obtain a Tour Permit starting January 2009. Online Training via MyScouting

Safe Swim Defense/Safety Afloat Required for outings which include any water activities. Offered at the March and May Roundtable. Online Training via MyScouting

Wood Badge for the 21st Century has been developed for all Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout and Venturing leaders, as well as council and district leaders. The course content, and team and leadership principles introduced apply to Scouters in all leadership positions. Wood Badge provides a common foundation of leadership and team skills used throughout all program areas.

Intro to Leadership Skills for Troop - How to TeachThis is the new troop level youth leadership training. This replaces Troop Leadership Training. You must be registered with the BSA before attending this training. For Scoutmasters and Assistants - Roundtable Breakout Sessions.

Venturing Leaders

Venturing Leader Specific Designed to introduce adult Venturing crew leaders to the basic information needed to operate a crew.